Records of the commissioner's visit to France, 1915-1917 (bulk1917).

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Records of the commissioner's visit to France, 1915-1917 (bulk1917).

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The series consists of material documenting a mission to France made by Education Commissioner John H. Finley during May and June of 1917. The Board of Regents commissioned Dr. Finley to make the trip in order to observe the way French universities and schools, which were highly organized in the war effort, bore the exigencies of war, dealt with the mobilization of students, and aided national war service. Information on French practices could help solve similar educational problems arising from America's entry into the war, including the issue of physical/military training for boys (Dr. Finley was the Regents-appointed member of the State Military Training Commission). The records include a journal, correspondence, copies of addresses (by Finley and others), newspaper clippings, pamphlets, notes (especially background information on French universities), and photographs. The bulk of the material dates from March through August 1917. Photographs are undated and unattributed.

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